Implement holder



Sept. 20, 1949. w. T. NIIAGUIRE 2,482,589'

IMPLEMENT VHOLDER 7 Filed July 1a, 1946 INVEN'IOR. 14/17/222? Z Ala azure Emma Quin. Hq wahzl ATTORNEYS Patented Sept. 20, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE IMPLEMENT HOLDER William T. Maguire, Larchmont, N. Y.

Application July 18, 194.6, Serial No. 684,591

3 Claims.

This invention relates to an implement holder.

One of the objects of this invention is to provide an implement holder which is simple, practical, and thoroughly durable. Another object is to provide a device of the above character which may be economically manufactured with a minimum amount of lab-or. Another object is to provide a device of the above character which permits the implement used with the holder to be quickly and easily changed. Another object is to provide .a device of the above character which will be neat and attractive in appearance. Another object is to provide a device of the above character which permits a user with one arm to operate an implement normally requiring the use of both arms. Another object is to provide a device of the above character which will be light in weight and Figure 1 is a side elevation of my implement holder;

Figure 2 is an end elevation taken-from the right-hand end of the implement holder shown in Figure l; and,

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the implement holder, the handle of an implement being diagrammatically illustrated to show its manner of connection to the implement holder.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

As conducive to a clearer understanding of certain features of this invention, it might here be pointed out that in performing many everyday tasks, implements are used which now require the use of both arms. This is caused by the fact that in many implements, such as a broom, the leverage created by the handle of the broom between the place where it is gripped and the sweeping end of the broom makes it extremely difficult if not impossible to manipulate a broom with one hand. Thus the user is forced to use both hands, sacrificing the added efiiciency of being able to carry another implement, such as a dust pan, in his other hand. Accordingly, it is another object 2 of this invention to provide an implement holder which permits a person to operate an implement, such as a broom, effectively with one hand and arm and leave the other hand and arm free for such other use as may be desirable.

Referring now to the drawings, the implement shown is constructed. for use on the forearm of the user. The body of the implement is preferably made from rigid relatively heavy wire and includes a center portion la, a handle portion [81), and a ring shaped supporting portion We. The center portion lEla is straight and its lefthand end, as viewed in Figures 1 and 3, is bent upwardly at right angles to center portion Illa to form a handle portion lllb A handle I l is provided with a bore therein of slightly greater diameter than the diameter of the handle portion of. the body of the implement which extends upwardly into the bore in handle I l. Handle I l is secured to portion I00. in any suitable manner, such as by cement.

Supporting portion [to of the implement is circular in shape and is of a diameter to fit the upper portion of the forearm of the user. Portion lOc lies substantially in a plane which is at right angles to the axis of center portion Illa. of the implement. Referring to Figure 2, it will be noted that the, handle I! of the implement holder is diametrically aligned with respect to ring shaped supporting portion I and thus when the implement is mounted upon the forearm of the user, handle I l is so positioned that it may be readily gripped by the user. I

To connect an implement to the implement holder, a pair of clamps, generally indicated at l2 and I3. are provided, These clamps include cylindrically shaped portions Ho and Ba which are connected to one end of the center portion of the body and to the free end of the ring shaped portion of the implement holder. Clamps l2 and I3 are connected to the body of the implement holder in any suitable manner, such as by spot welding, and are positioned on the opposite side of center portion Illa from handle I I and supporting portion I00. Clamps l2 and I3 are made from resilient sheet metal and are provided with wing portions I21) and l3b. Bolts l4 and 15 which extend through holes in the wing portions of clamps l2 and 13, respectively, are provided with wing nuts 16 and I1 which when tightened draw the wing portions of the clamps together and thus reduce the diameter of the cylindrically shaped portions [2a and [3a of the clamps.

To connect an implement to the implement holder, the handle of an implement, indicated by the dotted line I8, is passed through clamps l2 and I3, and nuts I6 and I! are then tightened. This securely connects the implement to the implement holder at points spaced a substantial distance from each other giving the user a maximum of control over the implement being used. When it is desired to use the implement holder, the implement which it is desired to use is first connected to the implement holder by clamps I2 and I3. Next the forearm is passed through the ring shaped portion I lie of the body of the holder and handle I! is grasped with the hand.

At this time the implement is securely mounted on the forearm permitting the user to manipulate the implement with a maxium of ease and efficiency. If the ring shaped portion lflc is of incorrect diameter to properly fit the forearm f the user, its diameter will be readily reduced by bending opposite sides of the ring shaped portion toward each other. This is permitted because only the free end of ring shaped portion I00 is connected to clamp I3 and not to center portion 100.

Because of its construction, it will be noted that this holder permits the user to operate an implement, such as a broom or rake, with only one arm, thus leaving the other arm entirely free. Furthermore, in certain instances, such as in gardening, it may be desirable to operate more than one implement at the same time, such as two hoes. In such a case, two implement holders may be used, one on each arm.

It will thus be seen that a practical and effloient implement holder has been disclosed in which the several objects hereinabove mentioned, as Well as many others, are successfully accomplished. By using this implement holder, a maximum of work may be accomplished in a minimum of time with a minimum of effort. Furthermore, the implement holder disclosed is one which may be manufactured at exceedingly low cost and yet be of sturdy and efiicient construction.

As many possible embodiments may be made of the mechanical features of the above invention, and as many changes might be made in the embodiment above set forth, it is to be understood that all matter hereinabove set forth, or shown in the accompanying drawings, is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

1. In a device of the nature described, in combination, a body member, handle means connected to said body member adjacent one end thereof, ring shaped means connected to said body member adjacent the other end thereof, said ring shaped means being adapted to fit around the forearm of the user, and a pair of clamps connected to said body member, said clamps being spaced from each other a substantial distance and being positioned on the opposite side of said body member from said handle means and said ring shaped means, said clamps being operable to detachably connect an implement to said body member.

2. In an implement holder, in combination, a substantially straight body member formed of heavy metal wire, a ring shaped member integrally formed on one end of said metal wire, said ring shaped member lying in a plane positioned at right angles to the axis of said body member, handle means formed on the other end of said body member, said handle means extending outwardly from said body member in the same direction as said ring shaped member and being diametrically aligned with respect to said ring shaped member, a clamp connected to the free end of said ring shaped member, and a clamp connected to said body member adjacent said handle means, said clamps being manually operable to detachably connect an implement to the implement holder.

3. In an implement holder, in combination, a straight body member formed of heavy metal wire, a loop formed of the same Wire as said body member, said loop being of circular shape and of sufiicient diameter to fit around the forearm of a person, the other end of said body member being bent upwardly at right angles to said body member to form a support, a handle mounted on said support, said handle being diametrically aligned with respect to said loop, a manually operable clamp connected to said body member substantially opposite to said handle, and a manually operable clamp secured to the free end of said loop, said clamps being aligned with respect to each other, whereby the handle of an implement may be connected to said implement holder by said clamps.

WILLIAM T. MAGUlRE.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 407,571 Calef July 23, 1889 712,843 Paul Nov. 4, 1902 1,583,596 Lacklen May 4, 1926 1,761,497 Smith June 3, 1930 

